Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Corinthians 2:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Corinthians 2:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Corinthians 2:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, we don't change God's words to trick people. We speak honestly like God wants, because we follow Jesus.

2 Corinthians 2:17: For we are not as many, which corrupt the word of God: but as of sincerity, but as of God, in the sight of God speak we in Christ. [corrupt: or, deal deceitfully with] [in Christ: or, of Christ]

Contradiction with 2 Peter 2:1

2 Corinthians 2:17 speaks about those who are sincere in spreading God's word, while 2 Peter 2:1 warns about false teachers among believers, highlighting that not all who speak in God's name are sincere.

2 Peter 2:1: But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction.

Contradiction with Galatians 1:8

While 2 Corinthians 2:17 emphasizes honesty in preaching, Galatians 1:8 warns against preaching a different gospel even if from an angel, suggesting potential deviation from sincerity.

Galatians 1:8: But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed.

Contradiction with Matthew 7:15

This verse warns about false prophets in sheep's clothing, contradicting the notion of sincerity implied in 2 Corinthians 2:17 by indicating that deception exists.

Matthew 7:15: Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 23:16

Prophets speaking visions from their own hearts contrasts with the sincerity in 2 Corinthians 2:17, highlighting false intentions in delivering God's message.

Jeremiah 23:16: Thus saith the LORD of hosts, Hearken not unto the words of the prophets that prophesy unto you: they make you vain: they speak a vision of their own heart, [and] not out of the mouth of the LORD.

Contradiction with Micah 3:11

While 2 Corinthians 2:17 speaks of sincerity in preaching, this verse points out religious leaders who teach for personal gain, indicating insincerity.

Micah 3:11: The heads thereof judge for reward, and the priests thereof teach for hire, and the prophets thereof divine for money: yet will they lean upon the LORD, and say, [Is] not the LORD among us? none evil can come upon us. [and say: Heb. saying]

Contradiction with Titus 1:11

It contrasts with the sincerity message in 2 Corinthians 2:17 by pointing out those who teach wrong doctrines for personal gain.

Titus 1:11: Whose mouths must be stopped, who subvert whole houses, teaching things which they ought not, for filthy lucre's sake.
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